former nebraska senator chuck hagel's nomination to be defense secretary is in the hands of the full senate. the armed services committee narrowly approved the nomination on tuesday. the full senate could vote later this week. some fellow republicans may mount a filibuster because of concerns about statements he made about israel, iraq, nuclear weapons. america's new top dogs is banana joe. >> the 5-year-old pincer was the winner. he is scheduled to fly back to the netherlands today with his owner. he congratulations to him. >> looking good. hofstra university has its list of the 10 most overused and useless phrases in the english- language. is "at the end of the day." that's followed by "fairly unique." bent "i, personally." -- then "i personally." >> my husband is a rocket scientist, so he can use that one. >> perhaps it is rocket science in some cases. >> what is happening with the weather today? >> not bad to start, but you will need the umbrella this afternoon or before the kids get off the bus. that's when the rain will begin at midafternoon. if you still can see some stars at